This lab undertakes pre-clinical, clinical, and translational studies. Our researchers use innovative neuroimaging techniques to investigate the structure, function, and metabolism of the brain. We interpret brain images in the context of additional behavioral and histological (tissue structure) assessments.

Recent projects included a study of Doberman Pinschers, a breed prone to the canine equivalent of human OCD. Neuroimaging revealed abnormalities in the brain regions associated with rehearsed tasks—comparable to findings in humans who have OCD. This work holds promise for enabling the earlier diagnosis and treatment of compulsive behavior disorders in both animals and humans.